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Eckerd EC (2-8-1, 1-4-1)
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Winner Florida Tech FT (5-4-0, 2-3-0)
Eckerd EC
(2-8-1, 1-4-1)
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Florida Tech FT
(5-4-0, 2-3-0)
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Eckerd EC 0 1 0 0 1
Florida Tech FT 0 1 0 1 2

Game Recap: Men's Soccer | | Christina Hardman

Segovia Nets Golden Goal to Move Past Eckerd

Segovia Scores Game-Winner in Double OT

INSIDE THE MATCHUP:
Final 2OT:
 Florida Tech 2, Eckerd 1
Records: Florida Tech (5-4, 2-3 SSC) | Eckerd (2-8-1, 1-4-1 SSC)
Locations:  Rick Stottler Field | Melbourne, Fla.

STATS OF THE MATCH: 
  • It was a scoreless draw in the first half. Florida Tech went into halftime with a 4-3 edge in shots. The Tritons led in corner kicks 3-1.
  • Panthers broke through in the 52nd minute as Fabio Amaral converted a corner kick. Stian Hagboe Olsen was credited with the assist.
  • Less than a minute later, Eckerd drew a foul in the Panthers' box to earn a penalty kick. Tommy Lamb converted the PK to tie it up 1-1.
  • Juan Masqueda nearly gave the Panthers the lead in the final seconds, but his header went over the net to send the teams into OT.
  • Four minutes into the second OT Guillermo Segovia netted the golden goal following a long cross from the right side by Olsen.
  • Tech led in shots 14-8, shots on goal 2-1, and corner kicks 7-5. Five cautions were given, Panthers received two of them.
 
COACHES CORNER:
"Tonight was yet another hard fought game" said Chan. "There was good collective spirit and commitment to the cause. We showed great urgency in our defending in key moments, and I thought we showed our character and leadership tonight and ultimately found the way to a win."
 
BEYOND THE BOXSCORE:
  • Florida Tech moves to 12-4-3 all-time against Eckerd
  • Panthers and Tritons last match up ended in double OT
  • Segovia recorded his 9th goal of the season, while Amaral charted his 2nd
  • Olsen two assists was a career high
  • The Panthers move past Eckerd in the SSC standings
 
UP NEXT: Florida Tech travels to Saint Leo, Fla. for an SSC matchup with Saint Leo on Saturday, Oct. 16. Kickoff is at 7 p.m.
 
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